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Aline Salla

Cuidar Magazine - At the Heart of LTCFs

Aline Salla

I am the founder and Editorial Director of Cuidar Magazine – At the Heart of LTCFs (revistacuidar.com.br), the only online magazine dedicated exclusively to long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in Brazil, launched in April 2025 in partnership with Italy’s Rivista CURA. In just over a year, Cuidar Magazine has reached over 920,000 people and published more than 160 articles for LTCF professionals across the country. I am currently organising MPC Brasil 2026, the first Brazilian edition of Italy’s long-running Meeting delle Professioni di Cura, taking place in October 2026.

For over 20 years, I have worked in Technology, Communication, and Marketing, and since 2017 I have focused primarily on Gerontechnology. I am a founding member and the Technology and Communication Coordinator of Fronte-RSA / Frente-ILPI, the largest free communication network among LTCF professionals in Brazil, and a founding member of Cuidadosa Brazilian Care Association.

I enjoy sharing my experience as a speaker at international events, including TIM Italia’s “4 Weeks 4 Inclusion,” Exposanità in Bologna, and the Meeting delle Professioni di Cura in Piacenza, and I am proud to have designed digital inclusion projects that have engaged hundreds of people over 60 in both Brazil and Italy.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Countries Brazil; Italy;
Topics Access to care; Ageing in place; Artificial Intelligence; Attitudes and Expectations about Long-Term Care; Autonomy; Care Homes; Care innovations; Co-production in LTC; Community-based LTC; COVID-19 and other infectious diseases and LTC; Dementia care and support; End-of-life care and LTC; Evaluation of LTC systems and services; Governance and LTC systems organisation; Information and data systems in LTC; LTC Systems; Pain management in care homes; Quality regulation and accreditation for LTC services; Research gaps and priorities in LTC; Rights and people’s voices in LTC systems; Technology and LTC;
Methods Assessment tool development; Case studies; Causal inference in Long-Term Care; Data science and LTC research; Focus groups; Interviews; Knowledge-exchange; Social network analysis; Surveys; Translation and cultural adaptation of instruments; Vignettes and narratives;
Role Research;
Interest Groups Integrated Long-Term Care; Long-Term Care Policy; Quality improvement in Long-Term Care; Technology and Long-Term Care; Working Conditions and Wages in Long-Term Care;
Websitehttps://revistacuidar.com.br
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alinesalla/
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cuidar_ilpi/
Research interests

My research interests lie at the intersection of technology, aging, and long-term care, particularly in how gerontechnology can enhance the quality of life for older adults in both institutional and community settings. I am especially interested in digital inclusion for older populations, the use of assistive technologies in long-term care institutions (LTCs), and the role of data-driven strategies in improving elderly care.

Another key area of my research focuses on the development of public policies to address the growing demand for long-term care, ensuring sustainable, high-quality, and person-centered solutions.

Additionally, I explore the impact of communication and social engagement on the aging process, aiming to develop strategies that reduce social isolation and empower older adults through technology. My goal is to bridge the gap between innovation and elderly care, ensuring that digital transformation benefits aging populations worldwide.

Attività del fronte nazionale per il rafforzamento delle istituzioni di lunga permanenza per anziani in Brasile: l’uso della tecnologia nella lotta contro il Covid-19 – https://www.pacinimedicina.it/wp-content/uploads/Atti_SIGG_2023.pdf
Key publications

  • Salla, A. (2023). The National Front for Strengthening Long-Term Care Facilities for Older People: History and Activities. Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Aging. Available at:

  • Salla, A., et al. (2023). The Role of Technology in Enhancing Elderly Care: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic. SIGG – Italian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology Conference Proceedings. Available at:

  • Salla, A. (2022). Strengthening Long-Term Care Institutions in Brazil: Policy Challenges and Innovations. Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia. Available at:

  • Salla, A. (2021). Older People and Social Movements in Times of COVID-19 – Brazil’s National Front for Strengthening LTCFs. Global Platform for Aging Research (UK). Available at:

  • Salla, A., et al. (2020). Emergency Contingency Plans for Long-Term Care Facilities: COVID-19 and Monkeypox Protocols. National Front for Strengthening ILPIs Guidelines. Available at:

  • Salla, A. (2020). Improving Care Quality in LTCFs: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals. Manual for ILPI Quality Standards, Frente ILPI. Available at: